The Dave Chang Show Partying With Courtney McBroom
Nov 17, 2025
Courtney McBroom, a celebrated chef and co-author of the cookbook "Party People" with Brie Larson, joins the discussion on throwing memorable gatherings. They delve into party etiquette, the power of informal get-togethers, and share amusing stories from their kitchen adventures. Courtney argues that the essence of a party is connection, offering practical hosting tips and discussing ideal party sizes. They play a hilarious game exploring taboo dinner conversations, making for an entertaining and insightful chat on all things celebration.
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Prep Dishes For Room-Temp Service
- Make party dishes that can be prepared ahead and served at room temperature for easy hosting.
- Cook vegetables and noodles in advance and assemble while hot so flavors meld without last-minute work.
Color Signifies Celebration
- Colors in Korean celebratory dishes carry cultural meaning and signal festivity.
- Japchae's rainbow palette marks it as a special-occasion food in Korean tradition.
Mix Noodles While Hot
- Cook sweet potato noodles and vegetables separately and mix while still hot to prevent the noodles from firming up.
- Serve room temperature or briefly reheat chilled noodles to restore texture before serving.
